TW201722249A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic apparatus includes a display component, a base, a moveable case and a transmissible connecting component. The display component includes a pivotally-connected portion, and has a opening. The moveable case is pivotally connected to the base, and configured to cover and uncover the opening. The transmissible connecting component is disposed on the base, and operable connected to the pivotally-connected portion and the moveable case respectively. While the display component rotates away from the base, the pivotally-connected portion drives the moveable case through the transmissible connecting component, in order to rotate the moveable case to uncover the opening. While the display component rotates toward the base, the pivotally-connected portion drives the moveable case through the transmissible connecting component, in order to rotate the moveable case to cover the opening.

Description

Electronic device

This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device including a movable housing.

With the evolution of technology to make electronic devices thinner and lighter, various components in portable computing devices, such as central processing units and hard disk drives, have become thinner and thinner with the trend of thinning. Has a stronger function. In contrast, more heat is generated in the housing during component operation. However, for thin and light portable computing devices, portable computing devices require more components to be compressed into a smaller chassis space, so that it is smaller in a thin portable computing device. The space, more heat-manufactured components are carried therein, or even the heat-manufactured components are displaced, occupying the original installation space of the heat-dissipating components, and shielding the heat-dissipating passages required for the heat-dissipating components. In this way, the electronic device requires additional space or heat dissipation channels to exchange heat with the outside world, so that the heat dissipating component can diverge and accumulate heat energy accumulated in the casing of the electronic device.

It can be seen that the existing architecture of the above portable computing device obviously has inconveniences and defects, and needs to be further improved. In order to solve the above problems, the relevant fields have not exhausted their efforts to seek solutions, but the methods that have not been applied for a long time have been developed. Therefore, how to effectively solve the above problems is one of the current important research and development topics, and it has become an urgent target for improvement in related fields.

One aspect of the present invention relates to an electronic device including a movable movable housing that can drive a transmission member through a shaft portion and rotate the movable housing to make an activity when the display member rotates relative to the base. The housing opens or closes the opening of the base. In this way, when the opening of the base is opened, the heat dissipating component of the electronic device can diverge the heat accumulated in the base through the opening, without being disturbed by other components. The thinned electronic device can carry more components, and can further open the heat dissipation channel formed by the opening of the base through the rotating movable housing, so that the electronic device has a good heat dissipation space.

The invention provides an electronic device comprising a display part, a base, a movable housing and a transmission component. The display part includes a shaft portion. The base is pivotally connected to the shaft portion and has an opening. The movable housing pivots the base and is configured to open or close the opening. The transmission component is disposed on the base and operatively connected to the rotating shaft portion and the movable housing. When the display member rotates away from the base, the rotating shaft portion is coupled to the movable housing through the transmission member, and the movable housing is rotated to open the opening. When the display member rotates toward the base, the rotating shaft portion is coupled to the movable housing through the transmission member to rotate the movable housing to close the opening.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the transmission component may include at least one transmission gear. The transmission gear is pivotally connected to the base. The shaft portion includes a first rack. The movable housing includes a second rack. The drive gears mesh the first rack and the second rack, respectively. When the display member rotates the shaft portion with respect to the base, the first rack rotates relative to the transmission gear, so that the transmission gear rotates through the second rack to move the movable housing relative to the base.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second rack includes a stop structure disposed at an end of the second rack away from the movable housing, configured to open the opening to the maximum opening when the movable housing rotates In the state, the stop structure engages the transmission gear.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the transmission component includes a plurality of rotating shafts and a plurality of transmission gears. A plurality of rotating shafts are disposed on the base. A plurality of transmission gears are respectively pivotally connected to the rotating shaft. At least one of the drive gears meshes with the first rack and at least one of the drive gears engages the second rack. When the display member rotates the shaft portion with respect to the base, the first rack rotates relative to the transmission gear, so that the transmission gear rotates through the second rack to move the movable housing relative to the base.

In one or more embodiments of the invention, the transmission component described above may include a connecting rod. The connecting rod has a first pivoting point, a second pivoting point and a third pivoting point, wherein the third pivoting point is substantially between the first pivoting point and the second pivoting point. The first pivot point and the second pivot point are respectively pivotally connected to the rotating shaft portion and the movable housing, and the third pivoting point is slidably pivoted to the base. When the display member rotates relative to the base to rotate the shaft portion, the shaft portion interlocks the movable housing through the link.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the transmission component further includes a frame disposed in the base. The frame has a grooved structure. The third pivot point is slidably pivoted within the trench structure.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the movable housing of the electronic device described above. When the movable housing covers the opening, the movable housing and the base together define a heat dissipation passage, and when the opening is opened, the heat dissipation passage communicates with the opening. The electronic device further includes a heat dissipation fin disposed in the heat dissipation channel.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a fan component. The fan unit is disposed in the base. The fan member has an air passage communication opening.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the base further includes a plurality of support structures. The support structure is disposed on the bottom surface of the base and has a support structure height relative to the bottom surface. When the movable housing is rotated to open the opening to the maximum open state, the height of the movable housing relative to the bottom surface is less than the height of the support structure.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above electronic device, when the display member is rotated toward the base and abuts against the base, the movable housing completely covers the opening.

The embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following drawings, and the details of However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

In addition, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" are used to describe the relationship of one element to another in the figures. Relative vocabulary is used to describe different orientations of the device other than those described in the drawings. For example, if the device in one of the figures is turned over, the elements will be described as being located on the "lower" side of the other elements. The exemplary vocabulary "below" may include both "lower" and "upper" orientations depending on the particular orientation of the drawings. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures is turned over, the element will be described as being "below" or "below" the other elements. The exemplary vocabulary "below" or "below" can include both "upper" and "upper" orientations.

1 is a side cross-sectional view showing the electronic device 100 when the display member 120 covers the base 140 according to various embodiments of the present invention. 2 is a side cross-sectional view showing the electronic device 100 when the display member 120 is rotated relative to the base 140 and opened according to various embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device 100 includes a display member 120, a base 140, a movable housing 160, and a transmission member 180. The display member 120 includes a shaft portion 122. The rotating shaft portion 122 is pivotally connected to the pivoting portion 142 of the base 140. The base 140 has an opening 144 (refer to Fig. 2). The movable housing 160 pivots the base 140 and is configured to open or close the opening 144. The transmission member 180 is disposed on the base 140 and operatively connects the shaft portion 122 and the movable housing 160. In various embodiments, the transmission component 180 can be a gear, a gear set, a linkage lever, or other suitable operative connection mechanism configured to interlock the shaft portion 122 with the movable housing 160. When the display member 120 is rotated away from the base 140, the rotating shaft portion 122 is coupled to the movable housing 160 through the transmission member 180, and the movable housing 160 is rotated to open the opening 144 (refer to FIG. 2). When the display member 120 is rotated toward the base 140, the rotating shaft portion 122 is coupled to the movable housing 160 through the transmission member 180 to rotate the movable housing 160 to cover the opening 144.

It is to be noted that the connection relationship between the transmission member 180 and the rotating shaft portion 122 and the movable housing 160 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is merely an example, but is not limited thereto, and the transmission member 180 and the rotating shaft portion 122 are not limited thereto. And the movable housing 160 can be other structures. For example, the transmission component 180 can be a gear, a gear set, a linkage rod, or other suitable structure. Or, the transmission member 180 and the movable housing 160 may include other structures for connecting the transmission member 180 and the movable housing 160, so that when the display member 120 rotates relative to the base 140, the transmission member 180 can be used to drive the activity. The housing 160 opens or closes the opening 144. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make the same modifications and modifications as the actual needs of the disclosure, as long as the display member 120 rotates, can be linked by the transmission component 180. The housing 160 allows the movable housing 160 to rotate relative to the base 140 to control the movable housing 160 to rotate toward the base 140 to close the opening 144 or to rotate away from the base 140 to open the opening 144.

As shown in FIG. 1 , when the display member 120 covers the base 140, the movable housing 160 covers the opening 144 of the base 140, and the external dust or foreign matter can be reduced or prevented from entering the base 140 of the electronic device 100. Referring to FIG. 2, when the display member 120 is rotated away from the base 140 relative to the base 140, the display member 120 drives the movable housing 160 to rotate away from the base 140 through the transmission member 180, so that the movable housing 160 is covered. The opening 144 is open to communicate with the heat dissipation channel 190 in the base 140, so that cold air can be exchanged with the heat dissipation module of the base 140 through the heat dissipation channel 190, for example, a heat dissipation module including the heat dissipation fin 150 or the fan member 170. group. In addition, the heat dissipation module of the base 140 can also remove the hot air of the heat dissipation module to the outside through the communication opening 144 of the heat dissipation channel 190, and the heat energy accumulated in the base 140 can be carried out, so that the electronic device 100 has better heat dissipation efficiency. The central processing unit, the hard disk drive, the graphics card, and the like in the electronic device 100 are prevented or reduced, and thermal energy generated by the thermally manufactured components is accumulated in the electronic device 100, and is damaged or malfunctioned. Therefore, the electronic device 100 can have both the advantages of slimness and lightness and good heat dissipation.

In addition, in various embodiments, the transmission component 180 may include a structure disposed inside the base 140, external to the base 140, or extending from the outside of the base 140 into the base 140, including but not limited thereto. It is to be understood that the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and that the present invention may be practiced without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Equally modified and modified, as long as the display member 120 rotates, the movable housing 160 can be linked by the transmission member 180, so that the movable housing 160 can rotate relative to the base 140 to control the movable housing 160 to rotate toward the base 140. The opening 144 may be opened by opening the opening 144 or away from the rotation of the base 140. As such, the transmission member 180 can flexibly use a limited space within the base 140 to facilitate component placement within the base 140.

Referring to FIG. 1, in various embodiments, the transmission component 180 can include at least one transmission gear 182. The transmission gear 182 is pivotally connected to the base 140. In various embodiments, the transmission gear 182 is disposed on the base 140 by pivoting the rotating shaft 184. The shaft portion 122 includes a first rack 124. In various embodiments, the first rack 124 can surround the shaft portion 122, partially surround the shaft portion 122, or other suitable arrangement as long as it can engage the drive gear 182. The movable housing 160 includes a second rack 162. In various embodiments, the second rack 162 is disposed on a side of the movable housing 160 proximate the drive gear 182. In various embodiments, the second rack 162 may include a structure disposed in the base 140, external to the base 140, or extending from the outside of the base 140 into the base 140, including but not limited thereto. The drive gear 182 engages the first rack 124 and the second rack 162, respectively. When the display member 120 rotates the rotating shaft portion 122 relative to the base 140, the first rack 124 rotates relative to the transmission gear 182, so that the transmission gear 182 can rotate the movable housing 160 relative to the base 140 through the second rack 162, as shown in FIG. And Figure 2 shows.

Referring to FIG. 2, in various embodiments, the base 140 further includes a plurality of support structures 146. The support structure 146 is disposed on the bottom surface of the base 140 and has a support structure height h1 toward a direction away from the base 140. When the movable housing 160 is rotated to open the opening 144 to the maximum open state, the height of the movable housing 160 relative to the bottom surface of the base 140 is less than the height h1 of the support structure. That is, when the movable housing 160 rotates, the one end away from the base 140 does not rotate relative to the base 140 and protrudes beyond the height h1 of the support structure of the support structure 146, thereby reducing or avoiding the collision of the movable housing 160 with other objects. Happening. Similarly, in Figure 4, other transmission components 180 can have the same design.

In various embodiments, the second rack 162 includes a stop structure 164 disposed at an end of the second rack 162 away from the movable housing 160, configured to open the opening 144 to a predetermined position when the movable housing 160 is rotated. In the state, the stop structure 164 engages the transmission gear 182 and cannot continue to rotate relative to each other, and the predetermined state is the maximum open state.

In various embodiments, the transmission component 180 can include a plurality of rotating shafts 184 and a plurality of transmission gears 182. A plurality of rotating shafts 184 are disposed on the base 140. In various embodiments, a plurality of transmission gears 182 are pivotally coupled to the rotating shaft 184, respectively, and the transmission gears 182 are sequentially engaged. In various embodiments, a portion of the drive gears 182 can share the same rotational axis 184. At least one of the drive gears 182 engages the first rack 124 and at least one of the drive gears 182 engages the second rack 162. When the display member 120 rotates the rotating shaft portion 122 relative to the base 140, the first rack 124 rotates relative to the transmission gear 182, so that the transmission gear 182 rotates the movable housing 160 relative to the base 140 through the second rack 162. It should be understood that the transmission components 180 described herein are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art will be able to do the same without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Modifications and modifications, a plurality of transmission gears 182 may share the same rotation shaft 184 or each transmission gear 182 may correspond to a different rotation shaft 184. As long as the display member 120 rotates, the movable housing 160 can be linked by the transmission member 180, thereby making the movement The housing 160 can be rotated relative to the base 140 to control the movable housing 160 to rotate toward the base 140 to close the opening 144 or to rotate away from the base 140 to open the opening 144. In this way, the transmission component 180 can adjust the gear ratio through different transmission gears 182 such that the first rack 124 and the second rack 162 can be rotated at different angles. In addition, the space occupied by the transmission member 180 can be appropriately adjusted by a plurality of transmission gears 182 without being in contact with other components in the other bases 140.

FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing the electronic device 200 when the display member 120 covers the base 140 according to various embodiments of the present invention. 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing the electronic device 200 when the display member 120 is rotated relative to the base 140 and opened according to various embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, in various embodiments, the transmission component 180 can include a link 220. The connecting rod 220 has a first pivoting point 222 , a second pivoting point 224 , and a third pivoting point 226 . The third pivoting point 226 is substantially between the first pivoting point 222 and the second pivoting point 224 . . The first pivoting point 222 and the second pivoting point 224 are respectively pivotally connected to the rotating shaft portion 122 and the movable housing 160 , and the third pivoting point 226 is slidably pivoted to the base 140 . Referring to FIG. 4, when the display member 120 rotates relative to the base 140 to rotate the rotating shaft portion 122, the rotating shaft portion 122 interlocks the movable housing 160 through the link 220.

In various embodiments, the transmission component 180 can further include a frame 240 disposed within the base 140. The frame 240 has a groove structure 242. The third pivot point 226 is slidably pivoted within the trench structure 242.

Referring to FIG. 3, in various embodiments, when the movable housing 160 covers the opening 144, the movable housing 160 and the base 140 together define a heat dissipation passage 190. Referring to FIG. 4, when the opening 144 is opened, the heat dissipation passage 190 communicates with the opening 144. The electronic device 200 may further include a heat dissipation fin 150 disposed in the heat dissipation channel 190 to exchange heat with the outside through the opening 144 more directly. In various embodiments, the electronic device 200 can further include a fan component 170. The fan member 170 is disposed in the base 140. The fan component 170 has an air outlet passage communication opening 144 such that hot air that is heated from the fan component 170 and exchanged heat with the heat-producing components within the base 140 is free to exit the base 140 from the opening 144 without being blocked.

In various embodiments, when the display member 120 is rotated toward the base 140 against the base 140, the link 220 rotates the movable housing 160 to completely close the opening 144. That is, the base 140 includes a housing. When the movable housing 160 completely covers the opening 144, the movable housing 160 is in close contact with the housing of the base 140 to avoid or reduce external dust or foreign matter. In the case of positive pressure, the opening 144 enters the base 140, affecting the operation of other components.

The present invention provides an electronic device including a display member, a base, a movable housing, and a transmission member. The display part includes a shaft portion. The base is pivotally connected to the shaft portion and has an opening. The movable housing pivots the base and is configured to open or close the opening. The transmission component is disposed on the base and operatively connected to the rotating shaft portion and the movable housing. When the display member rotates away from the base, the rotating shaft portion is coupled to the movable housing through the transmission member, and the movable housing is rotated to open the opening. When the display member rotates toward the base, the rotating shaft portion is coupled to the movable housing through the transmission member to rotate the movable housing to close the opening. When the display member covers the base, the movable housing rotates toward the base and completely closes the opening. When the movable housing is rotated away from the base, the opening can be opened, and a heat dissipation channel is formed between the outside and the heat dissipation module of the base. In this way, the thinned electronic device can carry more components, and can further open the heat dissipation channel formed by the opening of the base through the rotating movable housing, so that the electronic device has a good heat dissipation space.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100‧‧‧Electronic devices
120‧‧‧Display parts
122‧‧‧Rotary shaft
124‧‧‧First rack
140‧‧‧Base
142‧‧‧ pivotal department
144‧‧‧ openings
146‧‧‧Support structure
150‧‧‧ Heat sink fins
160‧‧‧ movable housing
162‧‧‧second rack
164‧‧‧ stop structure
170‧‧‧Fan parts
180‧‧‧Transmission components
182‧‧‧Transmission gear
184‧‧‧Rotary axis
190‧‧‧The heat dissipation channel
200‧‧‧Electronic devices
220‧‧‧ linkage
222‧‧‧ first pivot point
224‧‧‧Second pivot point
226‧‧‧ Third pivot point
240‧‧‧Frame
242‧‧‧ trench structure
H1‧‧‧Support structure height

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100‧‧‧Electronic devices

120‧‧‧Display parts

122‧‧‧Rotary shaft

124‧‧‧First rack

140‧‧‧Base

142‧‧‧ pivotal department

144‧‧‧ openings

146‧‧‧Support structure

150‧‧‧ Heat sink fins

160‧‧‧ movable housing

162‧‧‧second rack

164‧‧‧ stop structure

170‧‧‧Fan parts

180‧‧‧Transmission components

182‧‧‧Transmission gear

184‧‧‧Rotary axis

190‧‧‧The heat dissipation channel

H1‧‧‧Support structure height

Claims (10)

An electronic device comprising: a display component comprising a shaft portion; a base pivotally connecting the shaft portion and having an opening; a movable housing pivotally connected to the base and configured to open or close the opening; a transmission component is disposed on the base and operatively coupled to the rotating shaft portion and the movable housing, wherein when the display member rotates away from the base, the rotating shaft portion is coupled to the movable housing through the transmission member, so that The movable housing rotates to open the opening. When the display member rotates toward the base, the rotating shaft portion interlocks the movable housing through the transmission member to rotate the movable housing to cover the opening. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the transmission component comprises at least one transmission gear, the transmission gear is pivotally connected to the base, the rotating shaft portion comprises a first rack, and the movable housing comprises a a second rack, wherein the transmission gear respectively engages the first rack and the second rack, and when the display member rotates the shaft portion relative to the base, the first rack rotates relative to the transmission gear, so that the transmission The gear rotates through the second rack to move the movable housing relative to the base. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the second rack includes a stop structure disposed at an end of the second rack away from the movable housing, configured to rotate when the movable housing When the opening is opened to a maximum open state, the stop structure engages the transmission gear. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the transmission component comprises: a plurality of rotating shafts disposed on the base; and a plurality of transmission gears pivotally connected to the rotating shafts, wherein the transmissions are respectively At least one of the gears meshes with the first rack, and at least one of the transmission gears engages the second rack, the first rack relative to the transmission when the display member rotates the shaft portion relative to the base The gears rotate such that the transmission gears rotate the movable housing relative to the base through the second rack. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the transmission component comprises a connecting rod, a first pivoting point, a second pivoting point and a third pivoting point, the third pivoting point The first pivoting point and the second pivoting point are respectively pivotally connected to the rotating shaft portion and the movable housing, and the third The pivot point is slidably pivoted to the base, wherein when the display member rotates relative to the base to rotate the rotating shaft portion, the rotating shaft portion links the movable housing through the connecting rod. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the transmission component further comprises a frame disposed in the base, the frame having a groove structure, the third pivot point being slidably pivoted to the groove Inside the groove structure. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein when the movable housing covers the opening, the movable housing and the base together define a heat dissipation channel, and when the opening is opened, the heat dissipation channel The opening is connected to the opening, wherein the electronic device further includes a heat dissipating fin disposed in the heat dissipation channel. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a fan component disposed in the base, the fan component having an air outlet passage communicating with the opening. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a plurality of supporting structures disposed on a bottom surface of the base, and having a supporting structure height relative to the bottom surface, when the movable housing is rotated and opened When the opening is in a maximum open state, a height of the movable housing relative to the bottom surface is less than a height of the support structure. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the movable housing completely covers the opening when the display member is rotated against the base against the base.